Honda Civic 7 (EP) Hatchback (2001-2005)

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Honda Civic 7 Hatchback (chassis code EP) is an affordable compact hatchback in production from 2001 to 2005. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.4 to 2.0 liters.
Compared to other affordable hatchbacks, the Civic 7 used multi-link independent rear suspensions, which was rather rare in its class at the time. The vehicle boasts sweet engines and manual transmissions and has become a fun favorite among lovers of Japanese cars.

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Neofiliac score 38% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Elegant styling
  • Sweet manual transmission
  • Superb engine reliability
  • Fully independent suspensions
Cons

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    Specifications

    1.41.4 AT1.61.6 AT1.7 CTDI2.0 Type R

    Capacity

    Cargo Capacity315 L / 11.1 cu-ft ~ 610 L / 21.5 cu-ft315 L / 11.1 cu-ft ~ 610 L / 21.5 cu-ft315 L / 11.1 cu-ft ~ 610 L / 21.5 cu-ft315 L / 11.1 cu-ft ~ 610 L / 21.5 cu-ft315 L / 11.1 cu-ft ~ 610 L / 21.5 cu-ft313 L / 11.1 cu-ft ~ 610 L / 21.5 cu-ft
    Coolant Capacity4.0 L / 4.2 qt3.9 L / 4.1 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt5.3 L / 5.6 qt5.3 L / 5.6 qt
    Engine Oil Capacity3.2 L / 3.4 qt3.2 L / 3.4 qt3.5 L / 3.7 qt3.5 L / 3.7 qt5.0 L / 5.3 qt4.5 L / 4.8 qt
    Fuel Capacity50.0 L / 13.2 gal
    Passengers5
    Payload408 kg / 899 lbs408 kg / 899 lbs413 kg / 911 lbs413 kg / 911 lbs375 kg / 827 lbs350 kg / 772 lbs

    Chassis

    Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
    Brakes | RearDrumDrumDiscDiscDiscDisc
    Power SteeringElectric Steering
    Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
    Suspension | RearMulti-link
    Tire Size185/70 R14185/70 R14195/60 R15195/60 R15195/60 R15, 205/50 R16205/45 R17
    Turning Circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft

    Construction

    Body Style3-door Hatchback3-door Hatchback3-door Hatchback3-door Hatchback3/5-door Hatchback3-door Hatchback

    Dimensions

    Size | Height1440 mm / 56.7 in1440 mm / 56.7 in1440 mm / 56.7 in1440 mm / 56.7 in1440 mm / 56.7 in1425 mm / 56.1 in
    Size | Length4135 mm / 162.8 in4135 mm / 162.8 in4135 mm / 162.8 in4135 mm / 162.8 in4140 mm / 163.0 in4135 mm / 162.8 in
    Size | Width1695 mm / 66.7 in
    Track Width | Front1470.0 mm / 57.9 in1470.0 mm / 57.9 in1470.0 mm / 57.9 in1470.0 mm / 57.9 in1470.0 mm / 57.9 in1472.0 mm / 58.0 in
    Track Width | Rear1470.0 mm / 57.9 in1470.0 mm / 57.9 in1470.0 mm / 57.9 in1470.0 mm / 57.9 in1470.0 mm / 57.9 in1490.0 mm / 58.7 in
    Weight1167.0 kg / 2572.8 lbs1167.0 kg / 2572.8 lbs1192.0 kg / 2627.9 lbs1192.0 kg / 2627.9 lbs1265.0 kg / 2788.8 lbs1200.0 kg / 2645.5 lbs
    Wheel Size14 in14 in14 in15 in15 in, 16 in
    Wheelbase2575 mm / 101.4 in2575 mm / 101.4 in2570 mm / 101.2 in2570 mm / 101.2 in2575 mm / 101.4 in2575 mm / 101.4 in

    Performance

    Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h11.6 sec14.2 sec9.9 sec11.7 sec11.2 sec6.8 sec
    Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph11.0 sec13.5 sec9.4 sec11.1 sec10.6 sec6.5 sec
    Fuel Economy6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (combined) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (urban) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (highway)7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (combined) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (urban) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (highway)6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (combined) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (urban) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (highway)7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (combined) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (urban) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (highway)5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (combined) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (urban) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (highway)8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (combined) | 12.3 L/100km / 19.1 MPG (urban) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (highway)
    Top Speed177.0 km/h / 110.0 mph167.0 km/h / 103.8 mph187.0 km/h / 116.2 mph182.0 km/h / 113.1 mph182.0 km/h / 113.1 mph235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph

    Powertrain

    Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
    EngineD14Z6D14Z6D16V1D16V1K20A2
    Engine | Bore75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in
    Engine | Compression Ratio9.0:19.0:110.4:110.4:118.5:111.0:1
    Engine | Displacement1.4 L / 85.2 cu-in / 1396.0 cc1.4 L / 85.2 cu-in / 1396.0 cc1.6 L / 97.0 cu-in / 1590.0 cc1.6 L / 97.0 cu-in / 1590.0 cc1.7 L / 102.9 cu-in / 1686.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc
    Engine | Power90.0 hp / 67.1 kW @ 6400 rpm90.0 hp / 67.1 kW @ 6400 rpm110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 5600 rpm110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 5600 rpm99.0 hp / 73.8 kW @ 4400 rpm200.0 hp / 149.1 kW @ 7400 rpm
    Engine | Specific Output64.5 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in64.5 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in69.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in69.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in58.7 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in100.1 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
    Engine | Stroke79.0 mm / 3.1 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in
    Engine | Torque120 Nm / 88.5 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm120 Nm / 88.5 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm152 Nm / 112.1 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm152 Nm / 112.1 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm220 Nm / 162.3 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm196 Nm / 144.6 lb-ft @ 5900 rpm
    Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
    Transmission | Gears5-speed4-speed5-speed4-speed5-speed6-speed
    Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualManual

    Production

    Availability2001 ~ 2005

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